Delhi Capitals captain David Warner rued his facet’s poor batting strategy as they have been knocked out of IPL play-offs competition after struggling a 31-run loss to Punjab Kings right here on Saturday.
Chasing 168 on a slow-turner, the Australia left-handed batter gave DC an ideal begin as his facet reached 69 for no loss on the finish of powerplay, however they crashed to 88 for six in 10.1 overs and have been in the end restricted to 136 for 8.
“The best way we began after which shedding six for 30, you aren’t going to win many video games,” Warner mentioned on the post-match presentation.
“One other disappointing effort with the bat after the beginning we had.” DC will play their two remaining matches for satisfaction solely.
“I feel we discovered the correct mixture however we preserve shedding 4-5 wickets within the center and that’s one thing you can not do at this stage.” He additionally rued the drop likelihood of Prabhsimran Singh who bought a reprieve on 68 from Rilee Rossouw.
“Just a few dropped possibilities price us just a few runs,” Warner mentioned.
“You need to play with satisfaction, perception in your self and play with freedom,” he mentioned about DC’s strategy within the upcoming video games.
On a tough pitch the place none of his team-mates crossed 20, Prabhsimran confirmed the best way in his 65-ball 103.
All reward for Prabhsimran, PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan mentioned: “I price this knock fairly excessive, enjoying that type of a knock with that prime strike-rate and the photographs he has performed towards the flip as nicely — it was superb.” Dhawan additionally hailed the spin duo of Harpreet Brar (4/30) and Rahul Chahar (2/16) and the tempo bowling led fantastically by Nathan Ellis (2/26).
“Credit score goes to the spinners after which the quick bowlers for closing it out.” The win saved PBKS’ slender playoff hopes alive.
“I like how the boys have taken accountability. I’m very pleased with the best way they’re rising. This win provides us lots of confidence.
“We all know that we’ve to win each matches. Now we have to remain calm and focussed as a result of staying calm and being focussed works for us.” PBKS will play their remaining two matches — towards Delhi Capitals (Could 17) and Rajasthan Royals (Could 19) — at Dharamsala.